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Not giving up seats to the needy. Cutting queue. Road hogging. These are just some of the numerous ungracious acts we come across everyday in Singapore. As most of you might agree, kindness isn't exactly one of Singapore's key strengths.

And if being ungracious isn't enough, Singaporeans also think of themselves as being kinder and more gracious than other fellow Singaporeans. This unhealthy level of self-centeredness and self-absorption among Singaporeans is one of the key findings of a survey recently carried out by the Singapore Kindness Movement.

Based on the hot topic of graciousness in Singapore, JobsCentral conducted a poll from 7 July to 22 August, to find out which ungracious behaviours irk people the most.

The 2011 JobsCentral Employers of Choice (EOC) survey results are now out! With a total of more than 3,000 respondents this year, this is the most current and comprehensive university graduate-focused survey in Singapore.

Keen to know which are the most popular private and government sector employers among students and recent graduates from NUS, NTU and SMU? Download a copy of your free extract report here!

According to the results of a survey conducted by a UK recruitment website, almost half of all recent graduates believe their university education did not adequately equip them for working life, and a quarter of them would not recommend higher education to those who are currently studying for their A-levels. The survey also revealed that more than one-third of recent graduates have claimed jobseeker’s allowance since leaving university.

Based on this topic, JobsCentral conducted a poll from 23 May to 7 July, to find out if graduates feel that university education has equipped them with practical skills needed for the world of work.

The JobsCentral Career & Learning Fair 2011 is almost upon us. Here's a primer on how best you can take advantage of the numerous opportunities there are up for grabs.

Whether you’re a veteran of career fairs or a newbie braving the crowds to land that coveted job, walking through the expansive halls can be a tiring and unrewarding experience if you’re not sure what exactly you’re looking for.

However, career fairs will reward those dedicated enough to do the legwork with a treasure trove of new networking contacts, job openings and learning opportunities. We’ve put together this short cheat sheet that will come in handy when you’re pounding the concrete halls of the JobsCentral Career and Learning Fair 2011.

With over 5 million people in our tiny red dot jostling for space, education and jobs, it can be quite difficult to stand out from the maddening sea of chaos.

I know I feel the same way. The endless waves of commuters while taking public transport and the constant queues for anything remotely popular sometimes leaves me wishing that I could move to a remote island somewhere far away, except that my island would come with an Internet connection and a supply of Magnum Gold ice cream.

The same frustrations set in when I apply for jobs, spamming resumes to as many organisations as possible with nary a response, except calls from financial planners purportedly offering me a career that will change my life.

Unless you’re self-employed or a business owner, chances are you have someone higher up the corporate food chain to report to – a supervisor, a manager, even a board of directors.

Since this is the person holding the key to your success, it is important to know how to manage him/her correctly.

A group of working professionals interested in maximising their career results decided to attend our Career Excellence workshop – "How to Manage Your Manager", to learn how to develop a win-win relationship with their managers.

May 7th, 2011 was the day that marked the turning point of Singapore politics, where more than 1.9 million valid votes were cast for Singapore’s 11th General Election.

This year, Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party faced its strongest challenge since independence, where 82 out of 87 parliamentary seats were being contested, way above the mere 47 out of 84 seats in the last parliament. In addition to the increased number of seats contested, candidates representing the city’s opposition parties are of a higher caliber than they have ever been, where top corporate lawyers and former high-ranking civil servants are being fielded this election.

With so many high-calibre candidates standing for election this year, the usual perks offered to citizens including local estate upgrading and beautification programs do not seem to be able to win over peoples’ hearts anymore. Instead, citizens want the ruling party to do something fast about pressing issues which include the escalating cost of living, influx of foreign workers, and the affordability of public housing.

Based on this contentious topic of discussion, JobsCentral conducted an online poll to find out which issue would be the key determinant to citizens’ votes this general election. A total of 348 respondents participated in this poll.

Work is already stressful enough without having to deal with colleagues sniping at each other and passing the blame to each other. If only there was a way to walk through the minefield of workplace relations and come out on the other side unscathed.

A group of eager beavers felt the same way and signed up for our Career Excellence workshop - The Art of People Management: Dealing with Workplace Conflicts. Here's what some of the participants had to say.

Amusingly, death is not people's greatest fear. It only comes in second to speaking in public, which has consistently ranked number one in the greatest fears that people have.

Speaking in public, or private for that matter, to a group of strangers should not be a difficult matter. However, a lot of people have problems with this. Recognising this, we collaborated with The School of Personal Excellence to organise a workshop "How to Speak with Charisma and Confidence". It attracted 40 eager beavers who wanted to learn how to communicate better.

JobsCentral Group announces acquisition by largest U.S. online job site CareerBuilder to expand into region

SINGAPORE, MAY 3rd 2011: The JobsCentral Group is set to expand its reach in the Southeast Asia online recruitment market, following an acquisition by CareerBuilder, the largest online job site in the United States.

By joining forces with CareerBuilder, JobsCentral is in a prime position to leverage on global resources and cutting edge technology to reaffirm its position as one of Singapore’s top job portals as well as advance into the immediate region.

“We’re very pleased to join the CareerBuilder family, which has a deep and broad suit of services and vast distribution network that will help us provide the best recruitment solutions to our clients and users,” said Mr Lim Der Shing, CEO of JobsCentral Group. “Like CareerBuilder, JobsCentral is more than just a job portal, and we look forward to growing our business in the region with this partnership.”

“Singapore has a prosperous economy, pervasive Internet use and a very low unemployment rate,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. “It’s an ideal market for the online recruitment business and our new partner JobsCentral has an impressive track record. Combining CareerBuilder’s global resources with JobsCentral’s expertise in the Southeast Asia recruitment space will bring an even greater level of service to Singapore’s employers and job seekers.”

The JobsCentral Group is currently one of the largest career media players in Singapore with the flagship JobsCentral.com.sg job portal that has over 800,000 registered jobseekers, JobsCentral Learning that focuses on education services, the annual JobsCentral Career and Learning Fair that attracts 55,000 visitors and career magazines. The group also owns BrightSparks, the country’s largest scholarship and education platform for pre-tertiary students, as well as a fast-growing presence in Malaysia with JobsCentral.com.my

The brands JobsCentral and BrightSparks will continue to be used in Singapore as both enjoy strong brand recognition with employers, schools and jobseekers.

With the acquisition of the JobsCentral Group, CareerBuilder now operates in 21 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia.